Severe Thunderstorm Warning 101, NWS Tallahassee, FL

055 
WWUS52 KTAE 242109
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
509 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAC037-095-242119-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Dougherty GA-Calhoun GA-
509 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WESTERN DOUGHERTY AND CALHOUN
COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3197 8496 3194 8496 3192 8491 3192 8445
      3196 8444 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8399
      3162 8421 3163 8453 3168 8472 3172 8478
      3174 8485 3177 8500 3177 8513 3198 8504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 207DEG 27KT 3189 8496 3161 8433 

$$

GAC061-177-239-243-273-242200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Clay GA-Randolph GA-Lee GA-Quitman GA-Terrell GA-
509 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLAY...RANDOLPH...LEE...QUITMAN AND TERRELL
COUNTIES...

At 509 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles east of Georgetown to 9 miles west of Albany,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Dawson, Leesburg, Cuthbert, Georgetown, Albany, Shellman, Smithville,
Sasser, Bronwood, Parrott, Wire Bridge, Chokee, Crossroads, Clarks
Mill, Dawson Municipal A/P, Chambliss, Olivers Mill, Hatcher, Morris,
and Neyami.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 3197 8496 3194 8496 3192 8491 3192 8445
      3196 8444 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8399
      3162 8421 3163 8453 3168 8472 3172 8478
      3174 8485 3177 8500 3177 8513 3198 8504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 207DEG 27KT 3189 8496 3161 8433 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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995 
WWUS52 KTAE 242136
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
536 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAC061-239-243-242146-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Clay GA-Randolph GA-Quitman GA-
536 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLAY...RANDOLPH
AND QUITMAN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8399 3172 8413
      3178 8434 3181 8440 3185 8445 3187 8460
      3192 8460 3192 8445 3196 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 207DEG 27KT 3206 8486 3178 8423 

$$

GAC177-273-242200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Lee GA-Terrell GA-
536 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE AND NORTHERN TERRELL COUNTIES...

At 536 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lumpkin to near Leesburg, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Smithville, Bronwood, Parrott, Chokee, Jordan Place,
Starksville, Scrutchins, Chambliss, Olivers Mill, Neyami, Mossy Dell,
and Oakville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8399 3172 8413
      3178 8434 3181 8440 3185 8445 3187 8460
      3192 8460 3192 8445 3196 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 207DEG 27KT 3206 8486 3178 8423 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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025 
WWUS52 KTAE 242144
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
544 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAC177-273-242154-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Lee GA-Terrell GA-
544 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE AND NORTHERN
TERRELL COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8399 3172 8413
      3178 8434 3181 8440 3185 8445 3187 8460
      3192 8460 3192 8445 3196 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 207DEG 27KT 3210 8484 3182 8420 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
349 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

- A HIGH RISK of rip currents at area beaches through Memorial
  Day weekend. Beachgoers are urged to consult lifeguards on surf
  conditions and discouraged to enter the surf if red or double
  red flags are flying.

- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through
  the next week. Gusty winds of 40-60 mph, torrential downpours,
  and frequent lightning will be the primary threats from storms.
  Some localized flash flooding is also possible each day under
  slow-moving thunderstorms.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This Evening through Monday)
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

Persistent southeasterly to southerly flow will remain in place
through Monday. A slight enhancement to the southerly flow at
around 15 mph resulted in storms moving in quickly and now
progressing through Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. With
strong heating ahead of much of the convection, expect some storms
to become strong to briefly severe with damaging winds up to 60
mph the main concern. Storms should tend to reach our
northeasternmost counties late this evening with any remaining
convection elsewhere dissipating shortly after midnight.

With a similar pattern on Monday, there is increasing concern to
an early start to storms along the Florida Panhandle Coast.
Several hi-res guidance members, including the 18z HRRR show
moderate SE low level flow converging with remnant outflow from a
decaying MCS from the Central Gulf. This would tend to support
initiation of convection over our marine waters around 06z Mon and
then spreading toward the Panhandle coast before 10z Mon. Given
the good agreement with the models, showed increasing PoPs through
the pre-dawn hours and into the mid morning across the Florida
Panhandle and into SE Alabama. It is likely that these storms
could produce locally heavy rainfall given the overall steering
flow before 18z is relatively weak. Further to the east, assuming
limited morning cloud cover, robust heating should lead to an
active day across much of South Georgia and the Florida Big Bend.
Overall, this Monday looks to be one of our higher PoP days in a
while with much of the area in the 80 to 90 percent range. Some
storms in the afternoon hours, in addition to producing heavy
rainfall, will have a gusty wind threat as well. All the
convection is likely to keep temperatures cooler in the west,
generally in the mid 80s and a little warmer toward I-75 with
temperatures in the upper 80s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through next Saturday)
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

The pattern really isn't changing much through the upcoming week
in the longer term guidance through Saturday. Even though there
are subtle differences between the 24/12z GFS and Euro, the
overall consensus is that generally southerly flow will remain in
place, creating a moist environment favorable for above normal
storm coverage each afternoon and evening. Though the Euro
suggests there may be a brief reprieve on Wed-Thu as the
subtropical ridge nudges into the Eastern Florida Peninsula,
nearby troughing should keep the western portion of the forecast
area convectively active enough to support the above normal PoP
forecast. By Friday, this ridging retreats and an approaching
trough leads to greater rain chances. Of course, with generally
stormy conditions, it will be challenging for temperatures to get
much above the upper 80s for highs through the period, though some
low 90s are possible on Wed-Thurs.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

Showers and storms are once again starting to pop up across the
region. MVFR to IFR conditions are possible under any downpours,
storms will wind down shortly after sunset with VFR prevailing by
late this evening.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

Gentle to moderate south and southeasterly winds will continue
for the next several days with seas around 2 to 3 feet. Daily
chances for showers and storms continue, especially during the
overnight and early morning hours.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

Generally southerly transport winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected
over the next several days. This will yield good dispersions.
Scattered showers and storms will be possible near the coast in
the mornings, then moving inland and increasing in coverage and
intensity during the afternoons. Thunderstorms will be capable of
producing gusty, erratic winds, frequent lightning, and heavy
rain.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 328 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

Unlike yesterday, storm motions are fairly progressive at 10-15
mph, so rainfall amounts are not likely to produce flash flooding
unless storms train over the same location. Even so, 3-5 inches of
rain in a relatively short period of time would be necessary to
induce any flash flooding across the region with the recent near
term wet pattern. This may become more of a concern on Monday and
into Tuesday as PoPs remain elevated and storm coverage is
greatest.

Even with the locally heavy rainfall, rivers are unlikely to
respond significantly, so the only concern is for localized flash
flooding.

As for the ongoing drought, this rain will reduce the magnitude of
the drought. However, this rainfall is not a drought buster.
Significantly more rain is needed to bring the region out of an 8
month drought.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   72  85  71  87 /  40  80  10  70
Panama City   74  84  74  85 /  50  80  50  60
Dothan        69  81  69  83 /  60  90  40  90
Albany        68  83  68  85 /  60  90  40  90
Valdosta      69  86  69  88 /  60  80  30  70
Cross City    71  90  71  92 /  30  60  10  40
Apalachicola  76  83  76  84 /  50  80  30  60

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk until 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Monday for
     FLZ108-112-114-115.

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...Godsey
LONG TERM....Godsey
AVIATION...Oliver
MARINE...Godsey
FIRE WEATHER...Godsey
HYDROLOGY...Godsey

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
416 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAZ123-142>144-242100-
Miller GA-Baker GA-Calhoun GA-Early GA-
416 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MILLER...
NORTHWESTERN BAKER...SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN AND EAST CENTRAL EARLY
COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA THROUGH 500 PM EDT...

At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Colquitt, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Colquitt, Newton, Leary, Douglasville, Damascus, Iveys Mill, Milford,
Crestview, Mimsville, Harmony Church Rd/hwy 45, Bermuda, Old
Damascus, Jeterville, Cooktown, Elmodel Wma, Bethany, Patmos, and
Rowena.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3148 8443 3146 8441 3144 8443 3144 8436
      3133 8434 3114 8467 3128 8483 3153 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 228DEG 13KT 3127 8468

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
417 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0404 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 S Adel                31.11N 83.43W
05/24/2026  M40 MPH          Cook               GA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station AELG1 Adel.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
321 PM CDT Sun May 24 2026

ALZ065-066-242100-
Dale AL-Coffee AL-
321 PM CDT Sun May 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DALE AND EAST
CENTRAL COFFEE COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT...

At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Enterprise, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Enterprise, Fort Rucker, Ozark, Level Plains, New Brockton, Richburg,
Greater Salem Church, Dean Church Road, Hooper Stage Field, Gerald,
Lowe Army Heliport, Rocky Head, Clintonville, Shell Army Field,
Marley Hill, Tabernacle, Blackwell Field A/p, Camp Alaflo Bsa,
Dillard, and Coppinville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3128 8583 3140 8599 3159 8576 3141 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 228DEG 15KT 3137 8586

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
426 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0420 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNE Pine Valley       31.11N 83.47W
05/24/2026                   Cook               GA   911 Call Center

            Tree down on Antioch Road SW of Adel. Time
            estimated by radar.

&&

KGG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
438 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAZ122>126-144-242130-
Randolph GA-Lee GA-Baker GA-Dougherty GA-Terrell GA-Calhoun GA-
438 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN DOUGHERTY...SOUTHEASTERN
RANDOLPH...SOUTHWESTERN LEE...NORTHWESTERN BAKER...CALHOUN AND
SOUTHERN TERRELL COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA THROUGH 530 PM
EDT...

At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leary, or near Morgan, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Morgan, Dawson, Albany, Leary, Walker, Sasser, Milford, Forrester,
Lockett Crossing, Bridges Crossroad, Palmyra, Herod, Holt, Ducker,
Cordrays Mill, Clarks Mill, Dawson Municipal A/P, Armena, Bermuda,
and Dickey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3136 8453 3151 8474 3181 8441 3164 8413
      3140 8437
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 228DEG 15KT 3149 8457

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
443 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

GAZ120>122-242115-
Quitman GA-Randolph GA-Clay GA-
443 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CLAY...RANDOLPH AND
SOUTHEASTERN QUITMAN COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Fort Gaines, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cuthbert, Shellman, Bellville, Standleys Store, Carnegie, Watson
Crossroads, Crossroads, Ricks Place, Pecan, Randolph Co A/p, Hatcher,
Morris, Jones Crossing, Bethel, Suttons Corner, Springvale, Cotton
Hill, Days Crossroads, Springvale Station, and Pachitla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3173 8459 3162 8478 3162 8482 3160 8482
      3160 8483 3159 8482 3154 8491 3173 8512
      3175 8512 3193 8489 3192 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 228DEG 15KT 3167 8494

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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